Two B vitamins – B-3 and B-5 – may relieve some types of joint pain. But taking B vitamins in high doses puts you at risk for serious side effects. Although you can purchase B vitamins without a prescription at a drugstore or health food store, you should talk to your doctor about whether you can safely take B vitamins to treat joint pain. Osteoarthritis Vitamin B-3, also known as niacin, may help treat a common joint disorder called osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between your bones wears away at your joints. This is a common condition associated with...

Overview Numerous conditions can cause radiating joint pain. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, joint pain, including radiating joint pain, or joint pain that travels into nearby structures and tissues, may be caused by wear and tear, traumatic injury, autoimmune disorders and certain medical conditions. Radiating joint pain can be painful and debilitating, affecting a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis can cause radiating joint pain. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a progressive joint disease, and it is the most common type of...